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06/25/2026

DeFi TVL Drops 39% YTD to $70B Amid $942M in Hacks and Market Downturn

What happened: The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols fell from $115 billion in January to $70 billion in June—a 39% decline.

DeFi TVL Drops 39% YTD to $70B Amid $942M in Hacks and Market Downturn

What happened: The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols fell from $115 billion in January to $70 billion in June—a 39% decline. The sector suffered 121 hacks year-to-date, with losses totaling $942 million. The largest single exploit was the Kelp DAO bridge hack in April, which drained nearly $293 million in rsETH. Aave saw $15 billion in deposit withdrawals in four days post-hack, though a coordinated rescue later restored most funds. Q2 2026 marked the most active quarter for DeFi exploits, with 83 incidents and $755 million stolen.

Why it matters: The persistent decline in DeFi TVL reflects both market malaise and a crisis of confidence stemming from repeated security failures. While some protocols recovered lost funds, the sector’s vulnerability to exploits continues to deter new capital. The data suggests that technical and governance risks, not just price action, are driving DeFi’s contraction in 2026.

Source: Cointelegraph